Equine Wet-Blue Grain Split from Japan
Although under 'other' in hierarchy, this covers equine like horse hides split into wet-blue grain layers, chrome-tanned in wet state. HTS 4104.19.50.40 applies to specified other wet splits, grains. Sourced for equestrian gear and fine leather goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Species certification required to confirm equine vs bovine; mislabeling leads to 4104.19.30 reclassification
• Test for hair removal completeness, as chapter excludes hairy hides
• Monitor pH levels in documentation to prove wet-blue chrome tanning integrity